HEALTH TOURISM AND NURSING

Course Description

World health tourism market, economical aspects of health tourism, EU and health tourism, health services for health travelers in Turkey, statistics for medical tourism in Turkey, accredited health facilities in Turkey, elderly care facilities in Turkey, hospitality in health tourism, cross-cultural nursing issues (cultural values and communication from international perspective, similarities and differences in values between Turkey and other countries including European countries, US, Russia, Middle Eastern and Far Eastern countries) in health tourism, flight nursing in health tourism, hotel nursing in health tourism, insurance issues in health tourism, malpractice and liability laws in Turkey.

HEALTH TOURISM AND NURSING

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Course outcomes

1. 01 Discuss the development of the health, wellness and medical tourism industry
2. 02 Outline the key economic drivers of health, wellness and medical tourism
3. 03 Identify and analyse key challenges associated with planning and managing health, wellness and medical tourism operations
4. 04 Identify key international health tourism destinations
5. 05 Evaluate how key markets and social trends affect the health, wellness and medical tourism industry

Course Syllabus

Reference Books & Course Materials

1. 01 Smith, M., & Puczkó, L. (2008). Health and wellness tourism. Routledge.
2. 02 Reisman, D. A. (2010). Health tourism: Social welfare through international trade. Edward Elgar Publishing.

Learning Outcomes

1. L01 Discuss the development of the health, wellness and medical tourism industry
2. L02 Outline the key economic drivers of health, wellness and medical tourism
3. L03 Identify and analyse key challenges associated with planning and managing health, wellness and medical tourism operations
4. L04 Identify key international health tourism destinations
5. L05 Evaluate how key markets and social trends affect the health, wellness and medical tourism industry

Program Outcomes

1. P01 1. Applies foundational nursing knowledge to meet individual, family, and community health needs by providing person-centred care that respects dignity, autonomy, privacy, and informed consent.
2. P02 2. Applies professional standards and quality management principles by using risk assessment, incident/near-miss reporting, audit/feedback, and continuous improvement to strengthen patient safety.
3. P03 3. Integrates theoretical and practical knowledge to deliver holistic preventive, curative, and rehabilitative nursing care by demonstrating therapeutic communication, empathy, and culturally safe practice.
4. P04 4. Delivers evidence-based, high-quality care using health information and communication technologies by documenting accurately, protecting confidentiality/data security, and using clinical technologies safely and appropriately.
5. P05 5. Identifies, analyses, and addresses healthcare problems by formulating clinical questions, searching and appraising evidence, applying findings to practice, and evaluating outcomes using a systematic, research-informed approach.
6. P06 6. Manages nursing care by prioritising, planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions; escalating concerns appropriately; and demonstrating accountability through accurate documentation and responsible delegation/supervision.
7. P07 7. Collaborates effectively within interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary teams by sharing timely information, respecting roles, engaging in constructive conflict management, and contributing actively to shared decision-making.
8. P08 8. Maintains lifelong learning by setting professional development goals, seeking and using feedback, engaging in reflective practice/portfolio work, and updating practice according to current scientific and technological developments.
9. P09 9. Plans and implements community-oriented projects and health promotion activities by using population data, collaborating with stakeholders, advocating for equitable health, and evaluating the impact of initiatives on community/public health.
10. P10 10. Upholds ethical principles by maintaining confidentiality, obtaining informed consent, ensuring fairness/non-discrimination, managing professional boundaries, and reporting unethical or unsafe practices according to regulations.
11. P11 11. Contributes to quality and professional development processes by participating in institutional quality activities , supporting in-field/out-of-field education through mentoring/teaching, and representing the nursing profession appropriately at national and international levels.
12. P12 12. Communicates professionally in at least one foreign language to access and use international evidence, collaborate with global peers, and provide safe, respectful communication for diverse populations.

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